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At close of Jubilee, Pope Francis says it’s a reminder of what’s essential
On Sunday Pope Francis closed the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, officially marking the end of the Jubilee of... Read more
For Bangladesh's new cardinal, papal visit will boost faith
After becoming the first prelate from Bangladesh to ever get a red hat, newly-elevated Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario said his country... Read more
American cardinals reflect after Pope's anti-division comments
When Pope Francis spoke out sharply against the “virus of polarization,” three new American cardinals saw a chance for a... Read more
Pope warns new cardinals against falling into polemics, division
On Saturday Pope Francis handed a red hat to 17 new cardinals, warning them against the danger of falling into... Read more
Like money too much? It'll ruin your life, Pope Francis warns priests
Pope Francis on Friday had a question for priests: “Are you attached to money?” Read more
New Venezuelan cardinal says country's crisis prompted red hat
Venezuelan Archbishop Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo is one of the Pope's picks from the peripheries who will get a red... Read more
In new interview, Pope reflects on close of Jubilee
In a lengthy new interview, Pope Francis opened up about his thoughts on the Jubilee of Mercy as well as... Read more
Don't let politicians drive you crazy, Kenya's bishops advise
Ahead of Kenya’s 2017 elections, the country’s Catholic bishops warned about the potential for inflammatory language and politician-driven ethnic tensions... Read more
On abortion policy, a tale of two White House transitions
Pro-abortion rights groups sought massive change in the Barack Obama administration eight years ago. Now, some pro-life advocates see the... Read more
There is no justification for killing innocent people, Pope says
In a meeting with the Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Thursday, Pope Francis criticized ongoing violence in... Read more
To be corrupt is to follow the devil, Pope Francis says
On Thursday Pope Francis warned Catholic business leaders against the danger of worshipping money, saying corruption is to follow the... Read more
Stealing Hosts for anti-Catholic art? Not illegal, Spanish judge says.
Critics of a Spanish judge say he wrongly dismissed charges against an artist who stole consecrated Hosts for an exhibit... Read more
Archbishop Gómez's immigration stance praised by Vatican official
Archbishop Silvano Tomasi said the election of Archbishop Jose Gómez as vice president of the U.S. bishop’s conference will serve... Read more
Pope reminds Catholics to practice what they preach
The spiritual works of mercy – especially teaching the faith and putting up with the annoyances of others – are... Read more
What the poor suffer from most happens in developed countries
While rarely talked about, Neglected Tropical Diseases are the most widespread ailment among the world's poorest of the poor –... Read more
Islamist extremism is a major religious freedom threat. But not the only one.
Religious freedom is under threat worldwide from phenomena like Islamic “hyper-extremism,” but there are also other dangers, a new report... Read more
Amid racial tensions, US bishops search for healing and peace
Race relations, racism, and violence were on the mind of the United States bishops during their fall general assembly in... Read more
Papal nuncio to US bishops: mercy will heal wounds of division
The Church needs to “be on the move” to bring Christ to young people in an ever-changing world, Pope Francis’... Read more
Kidnapped Mexican priest found alive with signs of torture
The Mexican Conference of Bishops issued a statement acknowledging that Fr. José Luis Sánchez Ruiz, who was kidnapped Nov. 11... Read more
Keep calm and follow Jesus, US bishops say after the election
As the country recovers from a divisive election and many in the U.S. are living in uncertainty, the Church must... Read more
